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Outrage as memorial dedicated to victim of Manchester Arena attack set on fire

Outrage as memorial dedicated to victim of Manchester Arena attack set on fire

by Sam Gilder | Mar 8, 2021 3:01PM | News, Watch / Listen

Residents of Arbourthorne are outraged after a bench dedicated to a victim of the Manchester Arena bombings was set alight on Saturday evening. The memorial was dedicated to Kelly Brewster, who died shielding her 11-year-old niece from the terrorist attack at an...
Council tax rise to pay Sheffield’s £75m pandemic bill

Council tax rise to pay Sheffield’s £75m pandemic bill

by Charlie Ridler | Mar 8, 2021 2:17PM | News

Covid-19 expenses such as personal protective equipment, free school meals and business grants have cost Sheffield £75m, according to a report by Sheffield City Council. Spending plans set out last Wednesday included a 1.99 per cent rise in council tax to help pay for...
Campaigners left devastated after inspector approves controversial plans for housing development on Owlthorpe Fields

Campaigners left devastated after inspector approves controversial plans for housing development on Owlthorpe Fields

by Ellie Maddocks | Mar 8, 2021 1:53PM | News

Sheffield campaigners were left devastated last week after losing a two-year battle to protect one of Sheffield’s green spaces. Though plans to build on Owlthorpe Fields were initially blocked, an appeal was granted and on Tuesday 2 March, a planning inspector...
“Residents have lost faith in South Yorkshire Police”: community speaks out following Sheffield shooting

“Residents have lost faith in South Yorkshire Police”: community speaks out following Sheffield shooting

by Amber OConnor | Mar 8, 2021 1:24PM | News, Top Story

Frightened residents have spoken out about their lack of trust in the police after two men were shot in Sheffield on Friday evening. Police are now investigating the incident in Woodhouse, which has also seen a string of thefts in recent months. Ben Deighton, the...
Pound’s Park plans spark conflicting responses among Sheffield residents

Pound’s Park plans spark conflicting responses among Sheffield residents

by Izzie Pridmore | Mar 8, 2021 1:22PM | News

Plans to build a multi-faceted park in the city centre have been met with polarised responses from Sheffielders, caught between its environmental benefits and the potential eradication of the city’s rich history. Intended to be situated between Rockingham...
“Largest investment for 10 years” to tackle rogue landlords in Sheffield

“Largest investment for 10 years” to tackle rogue landlords in Sheffield

by Charlie Ridler | Mar 8, 2021 1:17PM | News

A Sheffield landlord who left behind used condoms after hosting a party in their tenant’s spare room is one of many testimonies to have helped spark a £1.2m investment in enforcement for the private rented sector. Sheffield City Council will be making their...
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